Photopea project lesson 4/5

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• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Which tool do we use to remove a background? Which tool do we use to move images?

Extension: Remove the backgrounds

Extension

Graphic design project

Lesson 3/4

Learning Objectives 

Aspire – Start to develop you Photopea project.

Conquer - Include most elements from the client brief. 

Client brief 1 

• Adventure: "The Lost Oasis"

• Release Date: July 15, 2024

• Rating: PG-13

• Slogan: "Unearth the Secrets, Embrace the Unknown."

• Description: Join explorers Jane Turner (Emma Stone) and Alex Hunter (Ryan Cooper) as they embark on a perilous journey to discover an ancient temple hidden deep within uncharted lands. The expedition leads to unexpected challenges, mystical creatures, and a race against time.

• Adventure: "The Lost Oasis"

• Release Date: July 15, 2024

• Rating: PG-13

• Slogan: "Unearth the Secrets, Embrace the Unknown."

• Description: Join explorers Jane Turner (Emma Stone) and Alex Hunter (Ryan Cooper) as they embark on a perilous journey to discover an ancient temple hidden deep within uncharted lands. The expedition leads to unexpected challenges, mystical creatures, and a race against time.

Is this an appropriate poster?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Answer C

D

Answer D

What is missing from these movie posters?

Client brief 2 

• Sci-Fi: "Stellar Collision"

• Release Date: November 28, 2024

• Rating: PG-13

• Slogan: "When Worlds Collide, Humanity Must Rise."

• Description: In a race against time, astronaut Olivia Brooks (Lily Evans) and scientist Ethan Steele (Jake Mitchell) discover an asteroid hurtling toward Earth. As governments falter, they lead a daring mission to prevent a cataclysmic collision. 

Client brief 3

• Horror: "Hidden Shadows"

• Release Date: March 7, 2025

• Rating: PG-13

• Slogan: "In the Darkness, Fear Takes Shape."

• Description: When a group of friends, led by Sarah Davis (Haley Williams) and Mark Thompson (Ethan Walker), enter an abandoned mansion for a night of ghost hunting, they awaken malevolent spirits tied to a dark past. The boundaries between the living and the dead blur, testing their sanity.

Create your poster. 

You are going to create a poster to advertise the the films we discussed. 

Start by finding a background for your poster. 

Client briefs 

Stellar Collision                            Hidden Shadows                       The lost oasis

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Checklist

• Background

• Main Object/Hero

• Film Title

• Tagline: A short, punchy sentence meant to pique curiosity or summarize the mood (e.g., "In space, no one can hear you scream").

• Billing Block (Credits): The dense, condensed block of text at the very bottom. It includes the names of key production personnel like producers, directors, casting directors, and designers.

• Top Billing (Lead Actors' Names): Famous cast members' names are often placed above the title to sell the film based on star power.

• Release Date/Platform: Tells the audience when the movie is coming out, or streaming platforms (e.g., "Coming Soon," "Available on Netflix").

• Awards/Laurels: Symbols or text referencing festival wins, award nominations (like Oscars), or critical review quotes to build legitimacy.

• Production/Studio Logos: Logos of studios (e.g., Warner Bros, A24) and production companies.

• Age Restriction/Rating: Film classification symbol indicating suitability (e.g., PG-13, R).

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Client briefs

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